Stanford name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: s-tanfo-rd
Meaning: From the Stony Ford and Residents Stony Ford
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What does Stanford mean?

Durable and Famed Stanford is used predominantly in English aimed at baby boys, Stanford means "Stony Meadow or Stone Ford" is originated from Old English.

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How do I pronounce Stanford?

The two syllabled name Stanford is commonly pronounced as s-tanfo-rd. It can also be pronounced as st(an)-ford.

Variants of Stanford

Stamford, Stan, Stanton, Stanley, Stanislas

How popular is the name Stanford?

Stanford is common in United States where over 7639 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. Presently the name is rising, in 1931, the moniker grabbed the 501st spot and 135 baby boys were given the name.

But Stanford is a popular baby name in Zimbabwe where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in Malawi. As per our estimate, over 30000 babies have been bestowed Stanford around the globe.

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Numerological aspects of Stanford

As every person has its flaws, you are not an exception. You are an adventurer who follows his intuition. You practically became the Superman you once admired. You take things too personally and it's affecting your mental health in a negative way. You are the most self-motivated person you know. People admire your charm and independent attitude about everything. You are self-reliant, self-motivated and persistent.

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Famous people named Stanford

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  • Stanford E. Woosley, physicist
  • Stanford Robinson, English conductor and composer
  • Stanford Moore, American biochemist
  • Stanford J. Shaw, American historian, best
  • Stanford White, American architect
  • Stanford University Press, publishing house of Stanford University
  • Stanford Routt, former American football cornerback
  • Stanford Parris, American lawyer and Republican politician
  • Stanford R. Ovshinsky, American inventor and scientist
  • Stanford Blade, Dr
  • Stanford Jennings, former American football running back in the NFL
  • Stanford Mendicants, all-male a cappella group at Stanford University
  • Stanford Smith, National Hockey League player for the New York Rangers
  • Stanford Talisman, student group of singers at Stanford University
  • Stanford Caldwell Hooper, Rear Admiral of the United States Navy
  • Stanford Sherman in Krull as Writer
  • Stanford Kamau is notable for his acting in movie The Fifth Mind
  • Stanford Lomakema, from 1967 adventure, family flick The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle, who characterized the The Eagle Boy.

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